Brooke shares her OCD disorder story | Anxiety Chats S02E69
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From obsessive thoughts to panic attacks, eating disorder and manic episodes – that’s how hard OCD disorder can be. Brooke Miller, a brave OCD warrior and passionate mental health advocate, is here to share her journey. Brooke is a lovely mom and wife who has been struggling with OCD for a long time and saw this illness impact many aspects of her life. “The subtypes of OCD disorder can switch, and they can adapt, and they can change. So you can maybe feel like you conquered one subtype and then a new subtype pops up. It really feeds on kind what is on your environment”. Therapy and...
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Anxiety: Things NOT to say | Anxiety Chats S02E68
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When people discover I’m an anxious person, they usually try to help with suggestions – and that’s so sweet. I really appreciate people trying to help me with anxiety. But some people end up saying things they shouldn't, maybe because they've never dealt with an anxiety disorder or because they don't really want to understand what it's like. This led me to difficult situations that I want to share with you. They are (unfortunately) sooo relatable… Things not to say to an anxious person? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please, leave your comments below. 👇🌟 Join the Chat!...
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My fear of change during the pandemic | Anxiety Chats S02E67
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When the pandemic started, it was such a strange time. I couldn’t imagine what was about to happen and the fear of change hit me so hard – it sent my anxiety through the roof. I had no idea how I was going to get through this. For a lot of people, it was an opportunity to understand their own mental health. We had to learn to really communicate, to rely, and support each other. How did you deal with the fear of change during the pandemic? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please, drop your comments. 👇🌟 Join the Chat! Contact us through e-mail or our social media and share your story!...
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Alyce shares her anorexia story | Anxiety Chats S02E66
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Alyce Claire’s anorexia story is truly inspiring. As many know, anorexia is one of the most devastating and dangerous mental health disorders, it affects millions of people and is often misunderstood. Alyce joins me today to share her story. Alyce is on the road to recovery after battling with anorexia for over a decade. Like many girls, she had a late diagnosis due to not having the “typical symptoms”. She is now on a path of healing and using her social media to support others struggling with eating disorders. Her bravery is sooo inspirational. 🧡 Do you have an eating disorder or...
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Anxious people and the fear of recording | Anxiety Chats S02E65
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People assume that anxious people can't record themselves due to being socially judged. Yes, maybe social anxiety prevents some of us from doing this – but not everyone struggles with fear of recording! Starting to record my routine and sharing my anxiety journey has been amazing for me. I found a way to express myself, connect with others who suffer from the same and even offer support to those who need it. Who knows, maybe this gentle approach could help you too. 😊 Are you interested in making videos, but the fear of recording is holding you back? I’d love to hear your thoughts!...
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Test anxiety is AWFUL! | Anxiety Chats S02E64
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I had a really tough time with high school exams. My mental health was quite bad when I was at school with the anxiety and agoraphobia and my time seemed to be focused on keeping stable rather than exams and test anxiety. I remember crying at school from anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and freaking out. But all I got was scolded for "making it harder on the other students”. "I remember walking up to the school door and crying, like hysterical crying." I know I had the potential to be an "A" student with the right teaching methods. But the system never supported us – prioritizing my mental...
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Anna shares her Emetophobia and OCD story | Anxiety Chats S2E63
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Get ready to meet the lovely Anna Jones, a warrior battling with Emetophobia and OCD. Anna has been struggling with anxiety disorders since she was a child. Exposure therapy and the support of her family and friends has been key in her recovery journey. Now, Anna encourages other anxious people by sharing her success stories on social media! I hope she inspires you as much as she inspired me. 🧡 Are you suffering with emetophobia or OCD? Share your thoughts in the comments! I’d love to hear from you. 👇🌟 Join the Chat! Contact us through e-mail or our social media and share your...
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My fear of pregnancy | Anxiety Chats S02E62
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I’ve wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. But having a baby and the fear of pregnancy, especially when you suffer from severe anxiety, is hard to imagine. I have mental health problems, so having a child is super scary for me. Not a day goes by I don’t think about having kids, but it’s difficult to see that actually happening due to my OCD, agoraphobia, and emetophobia. Fear of pregnancy? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please, leave your comments below. 👇🌟 Join the Chat! Contact us through e-mail or our social media and share your story! You can: ✨Schedule...
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My breakup anxiety story | Anxiety Chats S02E61
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I suffered from breakup anxiety in a long-term relationship, and it was so hard to walk away from, even though I felt it was the right thing to do. My first relationship started when I was about 16 and lasted 6 years. In the end, we just fell out of love — I convinced myself that I’d never find another person who could love me with my anxiety. When we finally broke up, what really happened was: yes, breakup anxiety hit me hard, but I had to relearn how to be single. I also met my current boyfriend some months later, who I’ve been dating now for 4 years. 🧡 This breakup was so important...
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Jessica shares her story of postpartum anxiety | Anxiety Chats S02E60
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Giving birth is one of the most unforgettable and beautiful experiences! And although motherhood is amazing, it’s difficult and often overwhelming. So let’s talk about postpartum anxiety! I am joined by Jessica, a lovely first-time mom, who is struggling with depression and anxiety after having her baby. Jessica and I had a super honest chat about the pressure of taking care of a brand-new tiny human and how hard it is to distinguish being a mom from being an individual because of the judgment that comes with motherhood. Far more women experience postpartum anxiety and depression than we...
info_outlineToday’s anonymous story is from an absolutely brave and amazing 16 year old. They find extremely difficult to cope with sudden changes to their normal routine, this often leads to a massive panic attack.
When you deal with severe anxiety, it’s normal to develop some habits or behaviors to feel safe, and for this person it was drinking ice cold water.
So an ice machine was the perfect gift to receive, this meant they always had super cold water after they felt a panic attack coming on or just to feel calm.
It’s already hard enough trying to cope with mental health issues, but even more so when not everyone close to you is supportive.
This story describes what happened when a family member starts using the ice machine without asking and how it triggered an anxiety attack. Made worse by the fact this family member didn’t seem to care and wasn’t interested in understanding.
This heartbreaking story is not really about the “ice machine” but more about how important understanding, compassion and love are when supporting sufferers of crippling anxiety and what happens when those needs are not met.
I was so thrilled to be joined by the lovely Yeliena, a hypnotherapist who helps woman with anxiety. Yelena also offered some beautiful heartfelt thoughts for this person and also touches on the importance of healthy communication and the impact of personal filters.
Like this person at 16 I was also struggling with my mental health and I really understand that real need to feel safe, to feel supported, and to be understood. I felt really honored to read this story and offer my thoughts too.
Does your family support you when you have panic attacks or are misunderstood? What do they do? Please, leave your comments below. 👇 👇 👇
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